ASTM E1999-11

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Cast Iron by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The chemical composition of cast iron alloys shall be determined accurately in order to insure the desired metallurgical properties. This procedure is suitable for manufacturing control and inspection testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the optical emission spectrometric analysis of cast iron by use of the point-to-plane technique for the following elements in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1):
Concentration Ranges, %ElementsApplicable Range, % Quantitative Range, %ACarbon1.9 to 3.81.90 to 3.8Chromium0 to 2.0 0.025 to 2.0Copper0 to 0.750.015 to 0.75Manganese0 to 1.8 0.03 to 1.8Molybdenum0 to 1.2 0.01 to 1.2Nickel0 to 2.0 0.02 to 2.0Phosphorus0 to 0.4 0.005 to 0.4Silicon0 to 2.5 0.15 to 2.5Sulfur0 to 0.080.01 to 0.08Tin0 to 0.140.004 to 0.14Titanium0 to 0.12 0.003 to 0.12Vanadium0 to 0.22 0.008 to 0.22
AQuantitative range in accordance with Practice E1601.
Note 1--The concentration ranges of the elements listed have been established through cooperative testing of reference materials. These concentration ranges can be extended by the use of suitable reference materials.
1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand opening (to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness should be sufficient to prevent overheating during excitation. A heat sink backing may be used. The maximum thickness is limited only by the height that the stand will permit.
1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2011
• ICS: 71.040.50 - Physicochemical methods of analysis
• Technical Committee: E01 - Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• Drafting Committee: E01.01 - Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1999-99(2004) - Standard Test Method for Analysis of Cast Iron Using Optical Emission Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM A1095-15(2019) - Standard Specification for High-Silicon Molybdenum Ferritic Iron Castings
• Effective Date: 15-May-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1999 − 11
Standard Test Method for
Analysis of Cast Iron by Spark Atomic Emission
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Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1999; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This test method covers the analysis of cast iron by
spark atomic emission spectrometry for the following elements
2. Referenced Documents
in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1):
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Concentration Ranges, %
A E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
Elements Applicable Range, % Quantitative Range, %
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
Carbon 1.9 to 3.8 1.90 to 3.8
E158 Practice for Fundamental Calculations to Convert
Chromium 0 to 2.0 0.025 to 2.0
Intensities into Concentrations in Optical Emission Spec-
Copper 0 to 0.75 0.015 to 0.75
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Manganese 0 to 1.8 0.03 to 1.8
trochemical Analysis (Withdrawn 2004)
Molybdenum 0 to 1.2 0.01 to 1.2
E172 Practice for Describing and Specifying the Excitation
Nickel 0 to 2.0 0.02 to 2.0
SourceinEmissionSpectrochemicalAnalysis(Withdrawn
Phosphorus 0 to 0.4 0.005 to 0.4
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Silicon 0 to 2.5 0.15 to 2.5
2001)
Sulfur 0 to 0.08 0.01 to 0.08
E305 Practice for Establishing and Controlling Atomic
Tin 0 to 0.14 0.004 to 0.14
Emission Spectrochemical Analytical Curves
Titanium 0 to 0.12 0.003 to 0.12
Vanadium 0 to 0.22 0.008 to 0.22
E351 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Cast Iron—All
Types
A
Quantitative range in accordance with Practice E1601.
E406 Practice for Using Controlled Atmospheres in Spec-
NOTE 1—The concentration ranges of the elements listed have been trochemical Analysis
established through cooperative testing of reference materials. These
E826 Practice for Testing Homogeneity of a Metal Lot or
concentration ranges can be extended by the use of suitable reference
Batch in Solid Form by Spark Atomic Emission Spec-
materials.
trometry
1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a
E1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur,
diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand
Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
opening (to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness
Alloys by Various Combustion and Fusion Techniques
should be sufficient to prevent overheating during excitation.A
E1329 Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in
heat sink backing may be used. The maximum thickness is
Spectrochemical Analysis
limited only by the height that the stand will permit.
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 15, 2011. Published July 2011. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as E1999 – 99 (2004). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/E1999-11 www.astm.org.
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E1999 − 11
TABLE 1 Analytical and Internal Standard Lines, Possible
E1806 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determina-
Interferences
tion of Chemical Composition
Element Wavelength, nm Reported Possible
2.2 Other Documents:
Interfering
MNL7A Manual on Presentation of Data and Control Chart
Elements
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Analysis
Carbon 193.09 Al, Mo, Cu, S
Chromium 267.72 Mo, S, Mn
3. Terminology
265.86
3.1 Definitions— For definitions of terms used in this test
Copper 211.21 Ni
method, refer to Terminology E135.
221.81
327.40 Mo, P
4. Summary of Test Method 510.55 V
4.1 A capacitor discharge is produced between the flat,
Manganese 293.31 Cr, Mo, W
ground surface of the disk specimen and a conically shaped
Molybdenum 202.03
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Designation:E1999–99 (Reapproved 2004) Designation:E1999–11
Standard Test Method for
Analysis of Cast Iron Using Optical Emission
SpectrometryAnalysis of Cast Iron by Spark Atomic
1
Emission Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1999; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the optical emission spectrometric analysis of cast iron by use of the point-to-plane techniquespark
atomic emission spectrometry for the following elements in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1):
Concentration Ranges, %
A
Elements Applicable Range, % Quantitative Range, %
Carbon 1.9 to 3.8 1.90 to 3.8
Chromium 0 to 2.0 0.025 to 2.0
Copper 0 to 0.75 0.015 to 0.75
Manganese 0 to 1.8 0.03 to 1.8
Molybdenum 0 to 1.2 0.01 to 1.2
Nickel 0 to 2.0 0.02 to 2.0
Phosphorus 0 to 0.4 0.005 to 0.4
Silicon 0 to 2.5 0.15 to 2.5
Sulfur 0 to 0.08 0.01 to 0.08
Tin 0 to 0.14 0.004 to 0.14
Titanium 0 to 0.12 0.003 to 0.12
Vanadium 0 to 0.22 0.008 to 0.22
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Quantitative range in accordance with Practice E1601.
NOTE 1—The concentration ranges of the elements listed have been established through cooperative testing of reference materials.These concentration
ranges can be extended by the use of suitable reference materials.
1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand opening
(to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness should be sufficient to prevent overheating during excitation.Aheat sink backing
may be used. The maximum thickness is limited only by the height that the stand will permit.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E158 Practice for Fundamental Calculations to Convert Intensities into Concentrations in Optical Emission Spectrochemical
Analysis
E172 Practice for Describing and Specifying the Excitation Source in Emission Spectrochemical Analysis
E305 Practice for Establishing and Controlling Atomic Emission Spectrochemical Analytical Curves
E351 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Cast IronAll Types
E406 Practice for Using Controlled Atmospheres in Spectrochemical Analysis
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys.
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Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2004. Published Nov. 2004. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as E1999–99 . DOI:
10.1520/E1999-99R04.
Current edition approved May 15, 2011. Published July 2011. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as E1999 – 99 (2004). DOI:
10.1520/E1999-11
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright ©ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959, United States.
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E1999–11
E826 Practice for Testing Homogeneity of a Metal Lot or Batch in Solid Form by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
E1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys by
Various Combustion and Fusion Techniques E1059Practice for Designating Shapes and Sizes of Nongraphite Counter
Electrodes
E1329 Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in Spectrochemical Analysis
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
E1806 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
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